Natural science education, summer camps, hiking, snowshoe tours and things to do in the Eagle River Valley and Vail, Colorado.

Free Vail Snowshoe Tours Daily!

Written by Walking Mountains | Jan 9, 2013 7:19:50 PM

Walking Mountains provides naturalist guided snowshoe tours from the Nature Discovery Center on top of Vail Mountain and from the Science Center in Avon!

Nature Discovery Center, Daily at 2pm thru April 14th
Join a Walking Mountains Naturalist for an introductory educational snowshoe through the forest atop Vail Mountain. Learn about winter ecology and animal adaptations as you gaze at majestic mountain views. Please come prepared to spend an hour outside in the mountainous winter environment with appropriate clothing and water.  Snowshoes provided.  All ages, FREE.

Walking Mountains Science Center, Monday - Saturday at 2pm
Join a Walking Mountains Naturalist for a gentle educational hike through aspen and riparian communities.  Learn about the ecology and animal adaptations of this mountain environment. Walks will be conducted on snowshoes as necessary due to snow levels.  Snowshoes provided.  All ages, FREE.

For more information please contact the Nature Discovery Center at (970) 754-4675, or Walking Mountains Science Center at (970) 827-9725.